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Dr. Douglas M. Lawson - a consultant to the Smithsonian Institution, UNICEF, and Special Olympics - once said that "we exist temporarily through what we take, but we live forever through what we give."

If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact us at info@ifers.org

A Big Thanks to Our Sponsors and Supporters

ABT SolutionsA certified MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) and woman-owned business in the State of Florida, ABT Solutions is an information technology consulting firm that specializes in the recruitment, placement and employment of high level technical resources.

American Film Institute (AFI)AFI is America's promise to preserve the heritage of the motion picture, to honor the artists and their work and to educate the next generation of storytellers. AFI provides leadership in film, television and digital media and is dedicated to initiatives that engage the past, the present and the future of the moving image arts.

Boeing Employees Community FundThe Employees Community Fund (ECF) of Boeing California is an employee-owned and operated organization that funds more than 250 nonprofits each year from the average $1.5 million in employee contributions annually.

Disney VoluntEARSDisney VoluntEARS focus efforts primarily on projects benefiting children and families, with other key areas of focus including support of education, health, the environment, arts, social service initiatives and military outreach.

Giving Wings FoundationGiving Wings is a Stockholm, Sweden based foundation whose purpose is to support women and girls in gaining independence and self-sufficiency through education and healthcare initiatives primarily focusing on menstrual health.

GritWorldGritworkd is based in Frankfurt Germany with subsidiaries in China. Gritworld pushes the boundaries of real-time graphics and computer vision in order to dramatically improve the efficiency and quality of real-time data simulation, visualization and standardization.

Kenneth Rainin FoundationThe mission of the Kenneth Rainin Foundation is to enhance quality of life by championing the arts, promoting early childhood literacy, and supporting research to cure chronic disease: Change through inquiry, creativity and compassion.

National Geographic Society A global nonprofit organization committed to exploring and protecting our planet, National Geographic Society has made almost 12,000 grants to scientists and others in the field.

NCSOFT EuropeNCSOFT® is the world's premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online (MMO) games with offices in Korea, Taiwan, China, Japan, Thailand, the UK, and the US. NCSOFT Europe established its offices in 2004 in the city of Brighton and specializes in publishing and customer services operations for their portfolio, including Lineage® II, City of Heroes®, Guild Wars®, and Aion™.

PuraPCPuraPC is a computer dust filtering system that mounts over air intake fans and/or vents on any computer or server. Filter-monitoring software is included to make sure the washable dust filters are always air-permeable.

Silicon Valley Community FoundationSilicon Valley Community Foundation is the largest community foundation in the world, with more than $8 billion in assets under management. The foundation connects donors’ interests to the most pressing needs, whether in Silicon Valley or around the globe.

TRENDnetTRENDnet is a global provider of award-winning networking and surveillance solutions to small and medium-sized business and home users. Building networking solutions since 1990, TRENDnet enables users to share broadband access, multimedia content, and networked peripherals for true anywhere connectivity. TRENDnet's diverse product portfolio includes Wireless, IP Cameras, Switches, PoE, Fiber, NVRS, and much more.

UCLA Center for Research in Engineering, Media and Performance (REMAP)UCLA REMAP bridges the faculty and students of TFT (UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television) and HSSEAS (Henry Samueli School of Engineering & Applied Science) to explore new enriching cultural forms and empowering social situations enabled by the thoughtful interweaving of engineering, the arts & community development.

Women in Film (WIF)Women In Film’s purpose is to EMPOWER, promote and mentor women in the entertainment and media industries. WIF works to foster a creative and cultural bond among all working women, the academic community and corporations engaged in the entertainment or media business.

Zonta Club of Burbank AreaSince 1936, the Zonta Club of Burbank Area brings together volunteers, business people, and community members with a passion for empowering women through service and advocacy, providing direct service to women in need.